In today's challenging economic and social environment, airports need to find ways of meeting the aspirations and expectations of many stakeholders in order to retain the confidence and support necessary for successful operations.

Over 1,000 delegates and 62 exhibitors – a record for an ACI event held outside of North America ­­– have descended on Seoul for the organisation’s joint Asia-Pacific/World Annual General Assembly, Conference & Exhibition.

The huge economic and social importance of regional airports to local communities and entire regions ensure that they are assets that need protecting, according to the head of ACI Europe’s Regional Airports Forum.

The opportunities and financial, legislative and operational challenges facing Europe’s regional airports came under the microscope during this week’s Regional Airports Conference and Exhibition in Madeira.